Obituaries

Lorna Marshall (Aitkin) passed away November 21st peacefully with friends & family at her side. Born June 21,1957 in Carlton Place, Ontario to parents Lorne and Leita Aitkin. Lorna is survived by her husband and closest buddy Jay, and numerous cousins and friends. Lorna had a career in the hotel industry before joining ...

Marilyn Grace Long (Nee: Moir) July 12th, 1940 – November 11th, 2011 It is with a sad heart that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Mother; Marilyn Grace Long. She passed away peacefully on November 11th, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born in Rockglen Saskatchewan on July 12th, 1940. She moved...

Phillips: On Sunday, November 6, 2011 the good Lord took our beloved special angel Diann Lynn Phillips home at the age of 56 years. She will be dearly missed by her mother Alice Phillips, sisters Donna (Cam) Zukowski. Linda Phillips, brothers Gary (Kay) Phillips, Darryl Phillips, Shayne (Tracy) Phillips and many aunts, uncles,...

We are sad to announce the passing of Georges Langlois. Georges was born in Port-Daniel, Quebec on April 13th, 1935. He had a bit of a wild and carefree spirit and left home at age 18 from his small town roots to see more of this country. He traveled to part of the States in Louisiana to experience his “Cajun” roots and across...

Joseph Henry Bourgeois passed away on November 4, 2011 at Jubilee Manor at age 83. Born in Crescent Valley May 18, 1928 to pioneers Henri and Hortense Bourgeois who moved from Quebec to Nelson in 1905. They homesteaded in Crescent Valley in 1908, which at that time was called Bourgeois Siding on the CPR railroad. Over the...

MARION JUNE LAKE nee TARR June 16, 1935 – October 12, 2011 Marion Lake was born in Nelson, BC and grew up in Argenta. She married Alvin Lake in August of 1961, and they lived in Johnsons Landing for many years before moving to Kaslo. Marion was an active member in the Royal Canadian Legion, along with her son Howard. She was...

Posnikoff, Nellie Posnikoff passed away peacefully on October 11, 2011 at Kootenay Lake Hospital at the age of 91 years. She was predeceased by her husband John in 1993. Nellie treasured quality family time as well as many hours spent sewing, knitting, gardening and being ‘Mom’ to all around her. Nellie will be lovingly...

Anna Maria Rizzuto Nov 28, 1949 - Oct 7, 2011 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our wife, mother, nonna, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Anna Rizzuto. Anna was a woman of many words: words of love, of compassion and of encouragement. Her heart of gold inspired the circles of people close to her, be it volunteer...

Gerry passed away peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2011 at the age of 63. Gerry was born in Stockton, California and was raised in Nelson, B.C. He enjoyed spending time with friends and would often be seen at the mall visiting with people. He also loved to help out on towing jobs with his brother, Fred. Gerry was a very ...

Obituary, Patrick (Paddy) Joseph Horan June 16, 1924 – September 23, 2011 The family of long-term Nelson resident, Paddy Horan, would like to announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, uncle and husband on September 23, 2011. Paddy was a jolly, kind-hearted Irishman who arrived in Canada from his dear homeland...